New details after 9000 court docs leaked
Aussies will need to wait about a week before finding out what data was viewed by a hacker following a major breach of a state government website.
Crime
New details in ex-MPs child sex assault case
A former Liberal MP allegedly twice sexually assaulted a 13-year-old schoolboy in the bathroom of an underground carpark, court documents allege.
Man ‘made threats’ in hospital elevator
Police have released images of a man as part of their investigation into alleged anti-Semitic threats made inside a hospital elevator.
School locked down after girls’ alleged attack
A woman and two girls have been arrested after four staff members and police were allegedly assaulted at a high school.
Note on dress shop reveals strange detail
A dress shop owner has gone AWOL after a spate of bad luck that left empty-handed suburban mums and daughters seeking answers.
Update after family dog taken by stranger
A Sydney family have given a huge update after their 10-year-old dog was taken.
Sydney author arrested over ‘pedophilia’ book
The fiction novel, which follows the relationship between an 18-year-old girl and her father’s friend, sparked furore online.
Chilling reason dad confronted elderly driver
Furious locals have surrounded and confronted a man after he was allegedly spotted performing a vile act in his car near a school.
Inside ritzy life of glam Sydney socialite
Socialite Vanessa Jacobs Fennell is accused of drinking alcohol and then crashing a Range Rover into a Tesla before assaulting a cop. So who is she?
Haunting admission after mum’s tragic death
The daughter of a woman who was killed by her husband says her mother was ‘a prisoner in her own home’ leading up to her death.
Update on alleged Westfield bus stabbing
Police have issued an update after a man was allegedly stabbed with a pen and a woman injured during an altercation on a bus outside a busy Westfield.
Major probe after shooting, car fires
A major police investigation is underway after shots were allegedly fired into a home and multiple cars were torched in Sydney’s southwest.
Man’s alleged horror act to woman
A man will face court over an alleged attempted sexual assault of a woman in the early hours of the morning as she came home from work.
Tragic details of Lilie James’ final hours
Lilie James’ murder on the grounds of a prestigious Sydney school shocked the country. Now, the details of her final 24 hours can be revealed.
Another terror threat against Aussie mosque
A second threat has been made against an Australian mosque, prompting “frightened” Muslims to ask “when will this stop?”
Eerie vision after suspected arson attack
Police have released eerie footage of a man after a series of arson attacks in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Man allegedly helped ‘terror’ suspect flee
A man who allegedly helped an organised crime figure believed to be behind a fabricated caravan terror plot flee the country has been charged.
High-flying parents of elite school killer
Esther and Stefan Thijssen have lived quiet lives abroad, and seemingly attempted to maintain distance, in the wake of the atrocities of their son.
Alleged kidnapping plot foiled
NSW Police have charged three balaclava-wearing men allegedly involved in a kidnapping conspiracy.
Mum’s harrowing vow to murdered daughter
Lilie James’s family have told an inquest of their pain and “guilt” over her death after she was brutally killed by a former partner.
ADF soldier jailed 22 years for rape
The serving ADF member hit his victim – who was a former colleague – with a bamboo stick from Bunnings approximately 5000 times. Warning: Graphic content
Aussies targeted in crypto text scam
Aussies have been targeted in a scam where fake texts impersonating a cryptocurrency exchange appear where they shouldn’t.
How Lilie’s killer ‘practised’ her murder
A disturbing detail has emerged at the inquest into the death of water polo coach Lilie James, who was murdered by her former boyfriend inside an elite school.
Why Aussie hero hates the name ‘crate man’
One of the good Samaritans who pinned down and stopped a rampaging killer has received a major honour and revealed why he hates the nickname “crate man”.
Shocking detail in teacher’s murder
Lilie James’ final moments were captured on CCTV minutes before she was brutally murdered by her ex-partner.
Outrage over bar attack on woman
A woman was allegedly slapped and headbutted on a bar dancefloor by an unknown man over the weekend.
Record murder numbers for Aussie state
New statistics from the Crime bureau reveals the reason why 2024 was the deadliest year for one major Australian state,
Spray over debunked ‘terror’ caravan
NSW Premier Chris Minns has unleashed on the leader of the opposition as tensions continue to rise over the Sydney “terror” caravan.
Update after man found dead inside home
Police launched an investigation after a 34-year-old man was found dead with ‘a number of stab wounds’.
Probe after man found dead in home
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead with ‘a number of stab wounds’ inside a Sydney home.
Inside cricket legend’s fall from grace
The inside story of the drug deal Stuart MacGill was found to have been involved in can be revealed for the first time after the Australian cricketing great was this week found guilty by a jury.
Remains buried in shallow grave identified
The body of a man found buried in a shallow grave on a rural property in Sydney’s northwest has been identified.
Australia’s youngest child killer released
Australia’s youngest child killer has walked free from jail following a failed bid to keep him behind bars.
Cop’s bombshell after human remains found
Police have delivered a major update after human remains were found in a paddock in Sydney’s northwest.
Major update on child murderer
The killer, who was just a teenager when he stabbed a three-year-old girl in the middle of the night back in 2001, has learned of his future.
Key detail in MacGill trial revealed
A key piece of evidence in the Stuart MacGill trial can be revealed for the first time after the ex-cricketer was found guilty of facilitating a drug deal.
Cricketing great’s role in cocaine deal
Cricketing great Stuart MacGill has been found guilty of facilitating a cocaine deal underneath his Sydney restaurant.
Minns’ new crisis over ‘terror caravan’
The NSW Premier is facing calls for a parliamentary inquiry into “draconian” racial hatred laws passed amid investigations into an explosives-laden caravan.
Women charged after baby dies in home birth
Two women have been charged with manslaughter more than two years after a baby died following a home birth.
‘Even the PM’: Blowup on caravan bomb hoax
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has told a parliamentary committee she is “not going to” reveal when she knew the Dural caravan was a hoax, despite the PM doing so.
Border Force officer’s alleged drug bribe
An Australian Border Force employee allegedly took cash from a man with links to organised crime to let kilograms of drugs into the country.
Major update in MacGill cocaine trial
After Stuart MacGill stood trial over allegations he facilitated a 1kg cocaine deal, a District Court jury has retired to consider its verdict.
‘Remarkable’: Key detail in MacGill drug trial
Stuart MacGill will soon learn his fate as he stands accused of facilitating a drug deal in the underground carpark of his restaurant.
Action taken after pie throwing incident
There have been repercussions for a man who allegedly threw a meat pie at a rival supporter during an NRL match in Sydney.
Explosive court claim in Jones assault case
A lawyer representing former radio giant Alan Jones has raised fears about an “an anti-Jones crusade” as he makes a bold claim of police.
Huge claim against Dutton on caravan plot
Tony Burke has ramped up his criticism of Peter Dutton’s handling of a suspected terror plot that turned out to be a hoax.
New details after caravan hoax revealed
Police have revealed details of fresh charges relating to a string of hate attacks across Sydney that caused “terror and fear”.
Explosive caravan update no one saw coming
Police say criminals were behind a ‘fabricated plot’ after a series of raids after a caravan packed with explosives and a list of synagogues was found in outer Sydney.
Payday after NRL star’s charges withdrawn
Police have been ordered to pay more than $20,000 in legal costs for an exiled NRL star after domestic violence allegations against him were withdrawn at the last minute.
Dad breaks silence on son’s ‘senseless’ death
A father whose son was murdered during a botched home invasion says the pain of losing his boy is “beyond words”.
Man allegedly stabbed near Westfield
A man has been rushed to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in the leg outside a Westfield shopping centre.
Man dies in violent home invasion
A man has died after he was allegedly attacked by two intruders in his home.
Alan Jones hit with new charge
Radio giant Alan Jones has been slapped with a fresh charge after an 11th alleged victim came forward to police.
‘Catastrophic’: Tears after fatal P-plater crash
Multiple people broke down in tears as a P-plater learned his fate over a fatal crash which killed one woman and severely injured another.
MacGill grilled over alleged $330k drug deal
Stuart MacGill has denied facilitating a cocaine deal between his brother-in-law and a street-level dealer but revealed his reasons for introducing the pair to a jury.
Urgent plea after terrifying break-ins
Police have released video of a man they think can assist them as they investigate a series of disturbing break-and-enters and sexual assaults in one major city.
‘Going to kill me’: MacGill breaks down
Cricketing great Stuart MacGill has become emotional as a court was read details of his alleged kidnapping as he battles allegations he facilitated a drug deal.
‘Never forgive’: Child’s vow after deadly crash
A child says she can ‘never forgive’ the driver in a horrific crash that injured her and left two children dead after a dangerous drag race on a busy road.
CCTV shows shocking alleged coward punch
Security camera footage shows the moment a man is alleged to have coward punched a stranger in broad daylight with no provocation whatsoever.
Four murder charges after crash
A man has been charged with four murders after an alleged attempted robbery caused a fatal crash that killed four people.
Man‘s jaw broken in random street attack
Police have laid charges after a man’s jaw was reportedly shattered in a seemingly arbitrary attack in an affluent harbourside suburb.
Controversial rehab centre shuts down
An alleged drug dealer has been left in limbo amid the closure of a controversial rehabilitation centre patronised by a disgraced former television host.
Raygun’s brother hit with court charge
The brother of Australian Olympian Raygun has been charged with dealing with the proceeds of crime.
Bizarre detail in anti-Semitic attack
A bizarre detail has been revealed in court after a man was charged over his alleged role in an anti-Semitic graffiti attack.
Nurse charged over anti-Semitic video
A Sydney nurse who claimed he had sent Israeli patients to the afterlife has been charged over an anti-Semitic video.
16yo arrested over shooting threat to mosque
An arrest has been made after a threat against a Sydney mosque that invoked the Christchurch massacre was made, leading to widespread condemnation.
Footy star son’s alleged drug shame
Son of rugby legend allegedly part of a large drug supply operation, including cocaine and MDMA.
Ex-Home and Away star’s meth mistake
A troubled former Home and Away star had meth in his system when he lost control of a ute and struck a median at a busy intersection.
‘Scary trouble’: MacGill’s frantic texts
The text messages former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill sent to associates in the hours before he was allegedly kidnapped have been revealed in court.
Ex-cop’s gun on pillow during attack: court
Horrific allegations concerning a former senior constable accused of child sex abuse include one act that truly “frightened” the alleged victim.
MacGill’s texts over drug deal gone wrong
Stuart MacGill is standing trial over allegations he helped facilitate a $330,000 drug deal underneath his Neutral Bay restaurant.
Huge change to controversial Aussie prison
A huge change is coming to one of Australia’s most controversial privately-run prisons.
City streets trashed after Mardi Gras
Busy Sydney streets have been trashed, and four men arrested, in the aftermath of a chaotic Mardi Gras parade.
Shoe repair shop hides dark secret for 25yrs
For decades, a “beloved” shoe repairer worked out of a small hole in the wall at a Sydney shopping centre. Now, the sick truth has emerged about what really happened inside.
Aussies raided in alleged AI child abuse case
Two Australian men are among dozens charged as part of a global investigation into the alleged production of AI-generated child abuse material.
‘Scared’: Town worried who’ll be next
Hit-and-run victim Daniel McNamara’s grieving family have slammed the justice system saying “criminals have more rights than victims.”
CCTV shows shopping centre machete horror
A manhunt is under way for a woman and man with a machete who threatened staff and the public at a popular shopping centre.
CCTV of anti-Israeli ‘hate crime’ revealed
CCTV footage of a part of a crime spree in which a car was torched and buildings were vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti has been revealed in court.
Teen killed in crash during cop chase
A 17-year-old has died and two other teenage boys are in a serious condition after their allegedly stolen car crashed during a police pursuit.
‘Allahu Akbar’: Wild scenes at Sydney school
Wild scenes have played out outside a school in Sydney following charges laid against a nurse over a vile video.
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